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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.49, 637.13 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.49, 637.13 and 219.20 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.49 : 637.13 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.49/637.13 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.49x = 637.13 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.49x = 139,654.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,654.61/424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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