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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.06, 630.21 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.06, 630.21 and 214.50 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.06 : 630.21 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.06/630.21 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.06x = 630.21 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.06x = 135,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,180.05/420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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