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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.23 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.23 and 232.31 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.23 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.23 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.23 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 148,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,037.37/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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