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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 634.38 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 634.38 and 217.52 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 634.38 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/634.38 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 634.38 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 137,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,990.34/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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