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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 631.60 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 631.60 and 215.46 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 631.60 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/631.60 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 631.60 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 136,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,084.00/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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