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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.01, 637.70 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.01, 637.70 and 232.41 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.01 : 637.70 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.01/637.70 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.01x = 637.70 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.01x = 148,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,206.69/425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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