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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.66, 639.62 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.66, 639.62 and 230.80 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.66 : 639.62 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.66/639.62 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.66x = 639.62 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.66x = 147,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,623.27/425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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