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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 637.83 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 637.83 and 216.84 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 637.83 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/637.83 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 637.83 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 138,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,307.06/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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