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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 636.84 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 636.84 and 242.32 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 636.84 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/636.84 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 636.84 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 154,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,319.07/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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