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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.91, 642.30 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.91, 642.30 and 232.85 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.91 : 642.30 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.91/642.30 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.91x = 642.30 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.91x = 149,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,559.56/427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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