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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 636.48 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 636.48 and 242.24 is: 362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 636.48 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/636.48 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 636.48 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 154,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,180.92/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.98

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