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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636.16 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636.16 and 218.56 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636.16 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636.16 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636.16 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 139,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,039.13/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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