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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 636.66 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 636.66 and 208.20 is: 312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 636.66 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/636.66 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 636.66 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 132,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,552.61/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.04

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