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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.59, 631.06 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.59, 631.06 and 215.21 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.59 : 631.06 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.59/631.06 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.59x = 631.06 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.59x = 135,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,811.46/420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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