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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.42, 636.77 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.42, 636.77 and 232 is: 348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.42 : 636.77 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.42/636.77 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.42x = 636.77 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.42x = 147,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,729.48/424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.07

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