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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.40 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.40 and 230.32 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.40 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.40 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.40 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 146,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,801.63/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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