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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 632.40 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 632.40 and 216.36 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 632.40 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/632.40 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 632.40 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 136,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,826.06/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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