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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 637.52 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 637.52 and 230.28 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 637.52 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/637.52 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 637.52 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 146,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,808.11/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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