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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 631.63 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 631.63 and 215.62 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 631.63 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/631.63 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 631.63 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 136,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,192.06/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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