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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 635.75 and 219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 635.75 and 219.22 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 635.75 = 219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/635.75 = 219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 635.75 × 219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 139,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,370.83/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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