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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 638.39 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 638.39 and 230.44 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 638.39 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/638.39 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 638.39 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 147,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,110.59/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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