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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 635.40 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 635.40 and 218.36 is: 327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 635.40 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/635.40 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 635.40 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 138,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,745.94/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.57

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