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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 637.16 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 637.16 and 232.04 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 637.16 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/637.16 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 637.16 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 147,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,846.61/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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