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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.45, 631.02 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.45, 631.02 and 215.15 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.45 : 631.02 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.45/631.02 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.45x = 631.02 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.45x = 135,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,760.80/420.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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