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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 637.56 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 637.56 and 219.84 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 637.56 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/637.56 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 637.56 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 140,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,162.80/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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