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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.30, 632.03 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.30, 632.03 and 215.70 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.30 : 632.03 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.30/632.03 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.30x = 632.03 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.30x = 136,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,328.87/421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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