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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 634.98 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 634.98 and 217.98 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 634.98 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/634.98 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 634.98 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 138,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,412.94/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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