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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 642.20 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 642.20 and 233.17 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 642.20 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/642.20 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 642.20 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 149,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,741.77/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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