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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 637.37 and 242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 637.37 and 242.21 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 637.37 = 242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/637.37 = 242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 637.37 × 242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 154,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,377.39/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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