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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.18, 632.39 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.18, 632.39 and 216.12 is: 323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.18 : 632.39 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.18/632.39 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.18x = 632.39 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.18x = 136,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,671.05/422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.73

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