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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 632.91 and 216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 632.91 and 216.23 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 632.91 = 216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/632.91 = 216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 632.91 × 216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 136,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,850.96/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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