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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.01, 632.63 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.01, 632.63 and 216.13 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.01 : 632.63 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.01/632.63 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.01x = 632.63 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.01x = 136,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,728.47/422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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