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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 638.72 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 638.72 and 233.12 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 638.72 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/638.72 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 638.72 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 148,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,898.41/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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