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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.81, 637.37 and 219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.81, 637.37 and 219.25 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.81 : 637.37 = 219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.81/637.37 = 219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.81x = 637.37 × 219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.81x = 139,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,740.73/424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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