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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.29, 634.39 and 217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.29, 634.39 and 217.42 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.29 : 634.39 = 217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.29/634.39 = 217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.29x = 634.39 × 217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.29x = 137,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,929.07/423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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