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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.19, 631.41 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.19, 631.41 and 215.65 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.19 : 631.41 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.19/631.41 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.19x = 631.41 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.19x = 136,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,163.57/421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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