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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 635 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 635 and 218.12 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 635 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/635 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 635 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 138,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,506.20/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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