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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 637 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 637 and 219.32 is: 328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 637 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/637 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 637 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 139,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,706.84/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.75

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