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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.99, 641.49 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.99, 641.49 and 232.84 is: 348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.99 : 641.49 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.99/641.49 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.99x = 641.49 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.99x = 149,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,364.53/427.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.99

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