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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 629.06 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 629.06 and 214.08 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 629.06 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/629.06 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 629.06 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 134,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,668.09/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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