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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.43, 632.49 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.43, 632.49 and 216.19 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.43 : 632.49 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.43/632.49 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.43x = 632.49 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.43x = 136,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,740.41/421.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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