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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.13, 632.00 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.13, 632.00 and 215.87 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.13 : 632.00 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.13/632.00 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.13x = 632.00 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.13x = 136,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,425.60/421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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