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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.30, 632.55 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.30, 632.55 and 216.01 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.30 : 632.55 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.30/632.55 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.30x = 632.55 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.30x = 136,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,637.13/421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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