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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.22, 638.01 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.22, 638.01 and 230.16 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.22 : 638.01 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.22/638.01 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.22x = 638.01 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.22x = 146,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,844.38/425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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