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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.71, 638.16 and 242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.71, 638.16 and 242.85 is: 364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.71 : 638.16 = 242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.71/638.16 = 242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.71x = 638.16 × 242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.71x = 154,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,977.16/425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.04

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