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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.66, 637.26 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.66, 637.26 and 219.74 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.66 : 637.26 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.66/637.26 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.66x = 637.26 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.66x = 140,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,031.51/425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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