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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 638.45 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 638.45 and 234.48 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 638.45 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/638.45 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 638.45 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 149,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,702.58/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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