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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 630 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 630 and 214.86 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 630 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/630 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 630 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 135,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,361.80/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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