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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.75, 638.84 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.75, 638.84 and 230.54 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.75 : 638.84 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.75/638.84 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.75x = 638.84 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.75x = 147,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,280.35/425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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