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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 641.52 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 641.52 and 235.68 is: 353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 641.52 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/641.52 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 641.52 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 151,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,193.43/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.52

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