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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.19, 636.48 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.19, 636.48 and 207.75 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.19 : 636.48 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.19/636.48 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.19x = 636.48 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.19x = 132,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,228.72/424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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