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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 635.21 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 635.21 and 218.27 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 635.21 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/635.21 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 635.21 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 138,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,649.63/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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