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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 638.01 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 638.01 and 219.78 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 638.01 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/638.01 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 638.01 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 140,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,221.84/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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