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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.41, 632.70 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.41, 632.70 and 216.15 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.41 : 632.70 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.41/632.70 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.41x = 632.70 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.41x = 136,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,758.11/421.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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