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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 637.05 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 637.05 and 216.42 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 637.05 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/637.05 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 637.05 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 137,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,870.36/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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