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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.84, 636.78 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.84, 636.78 and 231.88 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.84 : 636.78 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.84/636.78 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.84x = 636.78 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.84x = 147,656.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,656.55/424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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