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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.00, 637.50 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.00, 637.50 and 219.80 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.00 : 637.50 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.00/637.50 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.00x = 637.50 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.00x = 140,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,119.31/425.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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