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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 636.27 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 636.27 and 241.48 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 636.27 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/636.27 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 636.27 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 153,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,646.37/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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