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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 637.05 and 219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 637.05 and 219.01 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 637.05 = 219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/637.05 = 219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 637.05 × 219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 139,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,520.32/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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