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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 640.56 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 640.56 and 234.72 is: 351.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 640.56 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/640.56 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 640.56 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 150,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,352.24/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.55

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