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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 635.58 and 207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 635.58 and 207.85 is: 311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 635.58 = 207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/635.58 = 207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 635.58 × 207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 132,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,105.30/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.48

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