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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.13, 952.42 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.13, 952.42 and 218.70 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.13 : 952.42 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.13/952.42 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.13x = 952.42 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.13x = 208,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,298.10/635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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