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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 631.61 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 631.61 and 216.01 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 631.61 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/631.61 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 631.61 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 136,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,434.62/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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