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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 637.28 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 637.28 and 208.18 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 637.28 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/637.28 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 637.28 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 132,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,668.95/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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