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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 635.33 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 635.33 and 218.19 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 635.33 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/635.33 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 635.33 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 138,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,623.20/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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