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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.84, 636.82 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.84, 636.82 and 218.95 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.84 : 636.82 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.84/636.82 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.84x = 636.82 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.84x = 139,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428.55/424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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