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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 632.70 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 632.70 and 216.30 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 632.70 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/632.70 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 632.70 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 136,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,853.01/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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