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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.33, 633.83 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.33, 633.83 and 217.04 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.33 : 633.83 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.33/633.83 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.33x = 633.83 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.33x = 137,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,562.21/422.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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