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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.57, 637.81 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.57, 637.81 and 232.97 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.57 : 637.81 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.57/637.81 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.57x = 637.81 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.57x = 148,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,586.82/425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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