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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 639.18 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 639.18 and 230.96 is: 346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 639.18 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/639.18 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 639.18 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 147,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,626.61/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.57

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