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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 632.41 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 632.41 and 215.93 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 632.41 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/632.41 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 632.41 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 136,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,554.71/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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