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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 637.01 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 637.01 and 230.03 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 637.01 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/637.01 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 637.01 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 146,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,527.08/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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