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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.17, 630.28 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.17, 630.28 and 214.47 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.17 : 630.28 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.17/630.28 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.17x = 630.28 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.17x = 135,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,176.15/420.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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