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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.95, 641.93 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.95, 641.93 and 232.67 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.95 : 641.93 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.95/641.93 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.95x = 641.93 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.95x = 149,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,358.29/427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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