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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 637.47 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 637.47 and 242.31 is: 363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 637.47 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/637.47 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 637.47 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 154,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,465.36/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.52

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