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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 636.42 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 636.42 and 207.74 is: 311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 636.42 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/636.42 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 636.42 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 132,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,209.89/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.70

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