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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 635.28 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 635.28 and 218.23 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 635.28 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/635.28 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 635.28 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 138,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,634.75/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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