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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.54, 630.98 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.54, 630.98 and 215.16 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.54 : 630.98 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.54/630.98 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.54x = 630.98 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.54x = 135,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,760.58/420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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