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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.33, 629.99 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.33, 629.99 and 214.79 is: 321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.33 : 629.99 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.33/629.99 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.33x = 629.99 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.33x = 135,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,311.33/420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.92

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