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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 637.83 and 219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 637.83 and 219.67 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 637.83 = 219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/637.83 = 219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 637.83 × 219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 140,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,112.12/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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