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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.96, 632.49 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.96, 632.49 and 216.31 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.96 : 632.49 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.96/632.49 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.96x = 632.49 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.96x = 136,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,813.91/421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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