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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 636.74 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 636.74 and 219.24 is: 328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 636.74 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/636.74 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 636.74 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 139,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,598.60/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.50

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