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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.65, 635.47 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.65, 635.47 and 232.49 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.65 : 635.47 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.65/635.47 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.65x = 635.47 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.65x = 147,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,740.42/423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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