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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 637.76 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 637.76 and 232.80 is: 349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 637.76 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/637.76 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 637.76 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 148,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,470.53/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.24

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