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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.75, 635.10 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.75, 635.10 and 218.12 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 635.10 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/635.10 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 635.10 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 138,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,524.84/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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