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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 635.41 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 635.41 and 218.40 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 635.41 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/635.41 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 635.41 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 138,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,776.57/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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