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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.96, 643.10 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.96, 643.10 and 233.10 is: 350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.96 : 643.10 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.96/643.10 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.96x = 643.10 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.96x = 149,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,905.44/427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.28

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