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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.80 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.80 and 233.02 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.80 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.80 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.80 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 149,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,552.24/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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