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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.94, 633.51 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.94, 633.51 and 216.66 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.94 : 633.51 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.94/633.51 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.94x = 633.51 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.94x = 137,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,255.46/421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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