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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 634.80 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 634.80 and 214.92 is: 322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 634.80 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/634.80 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 634.80 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 136,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,432.02/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.26

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