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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 637.37 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 637.37 and 232.31 is: 348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 637.37 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/637.37 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 637.37 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 148,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,068.73/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.54

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