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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.24, 638.10 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.24, 638.10 and 230.24 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.24 : 638.10 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.24/638.10 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.24x = 638.10 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.24x = 146,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,916.14/425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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