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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 629.78 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 629.78 and 214.45 is: 321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 629.78 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/629.78 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 629.78 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 135,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,053.67/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.52

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