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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 633.09 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 633.09 and 216.27 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 633.09 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/633.09 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 633.09 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 136,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,918.58/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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