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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 635.84 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 635.84 and 218.22 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 635.84 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/635.84 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 635.84 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 138,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,753.00/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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