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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.13, 633.53 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.13, 633.53 and 217.26 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.13 : 633.53 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.13/633.53 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.13x = 633.53 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.13x = 137,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,640.73/423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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