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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.96, 641.52 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.96, 641.52 and 235.45 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.96 : 641.52 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.96/641.52 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.96x = 641.52 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.96x = 151,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,042.68/427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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