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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 635.46 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 635.46 and 242.22 is: 362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 635.46 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/635.46 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 635.46 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 153,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,921.12/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.44

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