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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 630.01 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 630.01 and 214.59 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 630.01 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/630.01 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 630.01 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 135,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,193.85/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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