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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.51, 637.33 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.51, 637.33 and 219.21 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.51 : 637.33 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.51/637.33 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.51x = 637.33 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.51x = 139,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,705.92/424.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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