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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.73, 640.97 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.73, 640.97 and 232.56 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.73 : 640.97 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.73/640.97 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.73x = 640.97 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.73x = 149,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,062.82/427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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