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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 632.09 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 632.09 and 215.69 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 632.09 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/632.09 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 632.09 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 136,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,332.87/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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