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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 636.57 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 636.57 and 232.02 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 636.57 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/636.57 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 636.57 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 147,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,696.97/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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