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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.62, 630.95 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.62, 630.95 and 215.13 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.62 : 630.95 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.62/630.95 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.62x = 630.95 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.62x = 135,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,736.27/420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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