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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 632.41 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 632.41 and 216.06 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 632.41 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/632.41 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 632.41 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 136,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,638.50/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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