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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 634.52 and 217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 634.52 and 217.42 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 634.52 = 217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/634.52 = 217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 634.52 × 217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 137,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,956.30/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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