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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 637.14 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 637.14 and 219.50 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 637.14 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/637.14 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 637.14 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 139,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,852.23/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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