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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 632.19 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 632.19 and 247.93 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 632.19 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/632.19 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 632.19 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 156,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,738.87/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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