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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 953.23 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 953.23 and 218.93 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 953.23 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/953.23 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 953.23 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 208,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,693.85/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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