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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 636.34 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 636.34 and 204.81 is: 307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 636.34 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/636.34 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 636.34 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 130,328.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,328.28/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.22

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