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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 637.22 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 637.22 and 219.26 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 637.22 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/637.22 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 637.22 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 139,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,716.86/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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