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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 632.26 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 632.26 and 216.09 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 632.26 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/632.26 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 632.26 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 136,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,625.06/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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