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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.33, 636.56 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.33, 636.56 and 218.92 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.33 : 636.56 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.33/636.56 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.33x = 636.56 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.33x = 139,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,354.62/424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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