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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 635.06 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.40, 635.06 and 217.86 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.40 : 635.06 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.40/635.06 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.40x = 635.06 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.40x = 138,354.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,354.17/423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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