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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 629.97 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 629.97 and 214.56 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 629.97 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/629.97 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 629.97 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 135,166.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166.36/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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