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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.17, 637.77 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.17, 637.77 and 230.32 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.17 : 637.77 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.17/637.77 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.17x = 637.77 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.17x = 146,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,891.19/425.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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