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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 634.90 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 634.90 and 217.80 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 634.90 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/634.90 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 634.90 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 138,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,281.22/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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