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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.60, 637.16 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.60, 637.16 and 232.36 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.60 : 637.16 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.60/637.16 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.60x = 637.16 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.60x = 148,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,050.50/424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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