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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 632.35 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 632.35 and 216.51 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 632.35 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/632.35 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 632.35 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 136,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,910.10/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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