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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.18, 636.27 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.18, 636.27 and 204.56 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.18 : 636.27 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.18/636.27 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.18x = 636.27 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.18x = 130,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,155.39/424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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