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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.68, 638.52 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.68, 638.52 and 233.68 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.68 : 638.52 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.68/638.52 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.68x = 638.52 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.68x = 149,209.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,209.35/425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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