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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 631.05 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 631.05 and 215.21 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 631.05 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/631.05 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 631.05 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 135,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,808.27/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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