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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.66, 635.76 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.66, 635.76 and 218.74 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.66 : 635.76 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.66/635.76 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.66x = 635.76 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.66x = 139,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,066.14/424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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