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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.70, 635.50 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.70, 635.50 and 218.19 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.70 : 635.50 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.70/635.50 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.70x = 635.50 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.70x = 138,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,659.75/423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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