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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 635.55 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 635.55 and 218.01 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 635.55 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/635.55 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 635.55 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 138,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,556.26/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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