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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 640.24 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 640.24 and 244.02 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 640.24 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/640.24 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 640.24 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 156,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,231.36/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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