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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.33, 635.69 and 218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.33, 635.69 and 218.39 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.33 : 635.69 = 218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.33/635.69 = 218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.33x = 635.69 × 218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.33x = 138,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,825.71/424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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