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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.06, 637.61 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.06, 637.61 and 219.50 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.06 : 637.61 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.06/637.61 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.06x = 637.61 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.06x = 139,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,955.40/425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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