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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.28, 630.34 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.28, 630.34 and 214.97 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.28 : 630.34 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.28/630.34 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.28x = 630.34 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.28x = 135,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,500.50/420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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