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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.60, 641.68 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.60, 641.68 and 235.36 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.60 : 641.68 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.60/641.68 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.60x = 641.68 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.60x = 151,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,025.80/427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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