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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 638.77 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 638.77 and 230.71 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 638.77 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/638.77 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 638.77 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 147,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,370.63/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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