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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 637.15 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 637.15 and 230.22 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 637.15 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/637.15 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 637.15 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 146,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,684.67/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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