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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.62, 631.52 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.62, 631.52 and 215.33 is: 323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.62 : 631.52 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.62/631.52 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.62x = 631.52 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.62x = 135,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,987.32/420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.30

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