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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 632.64 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 632.64 and 216.44 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 632.64 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/632.64 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 632.64 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 136,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,928.60/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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