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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.42, 638.23 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.42, 638.23 and 230.42 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.42 : 638.23 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.42/638.23 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.42x = 638.23 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.42x = 147,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,060.96/425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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