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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 634.82 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 634.82 and 218.20 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 634.82 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/634.82 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 634.82 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 138,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,517.72/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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