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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.00, 636.96 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.00, 636.96 and 232.40 is: 348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.00 : 636.96 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.00/636.96 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.00x = 636.96 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.00x = 148,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,031.97/425.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.31

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