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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.36, 638.14 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.36, 638.14 and 219.92 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.36 : 638.14 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.36/638.14 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.36x = 638.14 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.36x = 140,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,339.75/425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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