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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.49, 631.67 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.49, 631.67 and 215.61 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.49 : 631.67 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.49/631.67 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.49x = 631.67 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.49x = 136,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,193.29/421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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