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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 635.12 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 635.12 and 218.04 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 635.12 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/635.12 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 635.12 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 138,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,483.71/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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