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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 635.31 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 635.31 and 218.25 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 635.31 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/635.31 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 635.31 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 138,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,656.41/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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