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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.01, 634.13 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.01, 634.13 and 217.13 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.01 : 634.13 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.01/634.13 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.01x = 634.13 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.01x = 137,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,688.65/423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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