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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 637.68 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 637.68 and 232.52 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 637.68 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/637.68 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 637.68 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 148,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,273.35/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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