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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.52 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.52 and 232.53 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.52 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.52 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.52 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 148,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,241.36/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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