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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 631.53 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 631.53 and 215.73 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 631.53 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/631.53 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 631.53 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 136,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,239.97/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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