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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.06, 632.72 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.06, 632.72 and 216.50 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.06 : 632.72 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.06/632.72 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.06x = 632.72 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.06x = 136,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,983.88/422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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