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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 632.71 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 632.71 and 267.81 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 632.71 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/632.71 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 632.71 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 169,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,444.03/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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