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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.47, 630.30 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.47, 630.30 and 215.14 is: 322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.47 : 630.30 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.47/630.30 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.47x = 630.30 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.47x = 135,599.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,599.59/420.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.50

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