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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 637.89 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 637.89 and 242.22 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 637.89 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/637.89 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 637.89 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 154,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,509.72/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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