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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.97, 632.93 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.97, 632.93 and 216.68 is: 325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.97 : 632.93 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.97/632.93 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.97x = 632.93 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.97x = 137,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,139.02/421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.00

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