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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.04, 631.71 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.04, 631.71 and 215.66 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.04 : 631.71 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.04/631.71 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.04x = 631.71 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.04x = 136,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,234.58/421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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