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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 631.99 and 215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 631.99 and 215.95 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 631.99 = 215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/631.99 = 215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 631.99 × 215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 136,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,477.16/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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