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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 637.12 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 637.12 and 230.00 is: 344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 637.12 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/637.12 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 637.12 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 146,534.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,534.70/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.66

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