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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 635.77 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 635.77 and 180.44 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 635.77 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/635.77 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 635.77 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 114,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,719.48/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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