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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 634.24 and 217.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 634.24 and 217.39 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 634.24 = 217.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/634.24 = 217.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 634.24 × 217.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 137,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,877.43/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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