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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.75, 631.80 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.75, 631.80 and 215.71 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.75 : 631.80 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.75/631.80 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.75x = 631.80 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.75x = 136,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,285.58/421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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