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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 638.10 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 638.10 and 232.92 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 638.10 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/638.10 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 638.10 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 148,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,626.25/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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