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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 638.40 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 638.40 and 232.48 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 638.40 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/638.40 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 638.40 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 148,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,415.23/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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