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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.04, 637.23 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.04, 637.23 and 216.63 is: 324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.04 : 637.23 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.04/637.23 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.04x = 637.23 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.04x = 138,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,043.13/425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.78

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