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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.40, 638.51 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.40, 638.51 and 230.49 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.40 : 638.51 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.40/638.51 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.40x = 638.51 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.40x = 147,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,169.02/425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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