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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.51, 636.22 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.51, 636.22 and 219.04 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.51 : 636.22 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.51/636.22 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.51x = 636.22 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.51x = 139,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,357.63/424.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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