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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 638.24 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 638.24 and 219.89 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 638.24 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/638.24 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 638.24 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 140,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,344.33/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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