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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.42, 631.21 and 215.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.42, 631.21 and 215.63 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.42 : 631.21 = 215.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.42/631.21 = 215.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.42x = 631.21 × 215.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.42x = 136,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,107.81/421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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