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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 638.70 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 638.70 and 207.24 is: 310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 638.70 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/638.70 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 638.70 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 132,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,364.19/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.41

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