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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 637.36 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 637.36 and 219.36 is: 329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 637.36 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/637.36 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 637.36 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 139,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,811.29/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.14

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