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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.61, 631.23 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.61, 631.23 and 215.35 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.61 : 631.23 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.61/631.23 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.61x = 631.23 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.61x = 135,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,935.38/420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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