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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 637.08 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 637.08 and 219.40 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 637.08 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/637.08 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 637.08 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 139,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,775.35/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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