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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.10, 636.70 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.10, 636.70 and 219.08 is: 328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.10 : 636.70 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.10/636.70 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.10x = 636.70 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.10x = 139,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,488.24/424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.90

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