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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.10, 630.54 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.10, 630.54 and 214.82 is: 322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.10 : 630.54 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.10/630.54 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.10x = 630.54 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.10x = 135,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,452.60/420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.43

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