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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 635.22 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 635.22 and 207.24 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 635.22 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/635.22 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 635.22 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 131,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,642.99/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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