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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 631.12 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 631.12 and 215.24 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 631.12 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/631.12 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 631.12 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 135,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,842.27/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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