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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 634.87 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 634.87 and 217.96 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 634.87 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/634.87 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 634.87 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 138,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376.27/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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