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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 632.21 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 632.21 and 216.14 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 632.21 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/632.21 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 632.21 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 136,641.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,641.63/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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