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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 629.84 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 629.84 and 214.48 is: 321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 629.84 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/629.84 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 629.84 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 135,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,088.08/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.52

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