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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630.03 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630.03 and 214.56 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630.03 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630.03 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630.03 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 135,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,179.24/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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