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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.63, 630.63 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.63, 630.63 and 215.10 is: 322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.63 : 630.63 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.63/630.63 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.63x = 630.63 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.63x = 135,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,648.51/420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.49

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