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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 637.62 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 637.62 and 233.20 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 637.62 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/637.62 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 637.62 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 148,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,692.98/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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