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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 636.54 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 636.54 and 207.68 is: 311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 636.54 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/636.54 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 636.54 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 132,196.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,196.63/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.67

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