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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.01, 637.11 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.01, 637.11 and 232.50 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.01 : 637.11 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.01/637.11 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.01x = 637.11 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.01x = 148,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,127.20/425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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