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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.87, 638.52 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.87, 638.52 and 230.74 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.87 : 638.52 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.87/638.52 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.87x = 638.52 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.87x = 147,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,332.10/425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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