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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 636.90 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 636.90 and 242.34 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 636.90 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/636.90 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 636.90 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 154,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,346.35/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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