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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 638.01 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 638.01 and 229.70 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 638.01 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/638.01 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 638.01 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 146,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,552.49/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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