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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.97, 633.29 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.97, 633.29 and 217.10 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.97 : 633.29 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.97/633.29 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.97x = 633.29 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.97x = 137,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,487.26/422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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