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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.81, 638.82 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.81, 638.82 and 243.33 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 638.82 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/638.82 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 638.82 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 155,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,444.50/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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