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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.11, 633.48 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.11, 633.48 and 216.85 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.11 : 633.48 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.11/633.48 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.11x = 633.48 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.11x = 137,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,370.14/422.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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