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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 637.37 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 637.37 and 219.89 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 637.37 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/637.37 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 637.37 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 140,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,148.10/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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