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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 952.80 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 952.80 and 218.77 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 952.80 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/952.80 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 952.80 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 208,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,443.53/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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