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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.10, 636.26 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.10, 636.26 and 215.36 is: 323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.10 : 636.26 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.10/636.26 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.10x = 636.26 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.10x = 137,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,023.10/424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.09

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