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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 635.85 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 635.85 and 218.50 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 635.85 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/635.85 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 635.85 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 138,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,931.64/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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