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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.90, 631.87 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.90, 631.87 and 215.96 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.90 : 631.87 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.90/631.87 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.90x = 631.87 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.90x = 136,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,454.95/421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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