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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 632.92 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 632.92 and 216.48 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 632.92 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/632.92 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 632.92 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 137,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,014.52/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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