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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 629.67 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 629.67 and 214.73 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 629.67 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/629.67 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 629.67 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 135,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,209.04/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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