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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 636.57 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 636.57 and 242.28 is: 363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 636.57 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/636.57 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 636.57 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 154,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,228.18/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.06

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