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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 635.28 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 635.28 and 218.52 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 635.28 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/635.28 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 635.28 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 138,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,821.39/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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