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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.29, 632.89 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.29, 632.89 and 216.42 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.29 : 632.89 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.29/632.89 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.29x = 632.89 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.29x = 136,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,970.05/422.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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