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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 638.70 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 638.70 and 243.20 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 638.70 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/638.70 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 638.70 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 155,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,331.84/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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