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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 638.98 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 638.98 and 230.92 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 638.98 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/638.98 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 638.98 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 147,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,551.09/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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