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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 633.51 and 216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 633.51 and 216.87 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 633.51 = 216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/633.51 = 216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 633.51 × 216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 137,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,389.31/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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