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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 635.54 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 635.54 and 218.22 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 635.54 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/635.54 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 635.54 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 138,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,687.54/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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