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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.41, 631.20 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.41, 631.20 and 215.14 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.41 : 631.20 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.41/631.20 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.41x = 631.20 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.41x = 135,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,796.37/420.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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