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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 637.16 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 637.16 and 242.30 is: 363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 637.16 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/637.16 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 637.16 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 154,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,379.47/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.47

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