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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.91, 639.30 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.91, 639.30 and 230.85 is: 346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.91 : 639.30 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.91/639.30 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.91x = 639.30 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.91x = 147,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,582.41/425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.51

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