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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 631.87 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 631.87 and 216.27 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 631.87 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/631.87 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 631.87 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 136,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,653.98/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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