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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 634.83 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 634.83 and 217.54 is: 326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 634.83 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/634.83 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 634.83 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 138,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,100.92/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.31

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