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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 637.35 and 219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 637.35 and 219.53 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 637.35 = 219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/637.35 = 219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 637.35 × 219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 139,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,917.45/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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