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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 634.05 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 634.05 and 217.11 is: 325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 634.05 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/634.05 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 634.05 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 137,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,658.60/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.43

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