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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.61, 630.59 and 215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.61, 630.59 and 215 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 630.59 = 215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/630.59 = 215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 630.59 × 215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 135,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,576.85/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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