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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.05, 634.25 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.05, 634.25 and 217.48 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.05 : 634.25 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.05/634.25 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.05x = 634.25 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.05x = 137,935.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,935.65/423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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