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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 630.57 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 630.57 and 214.98 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 630.57 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/630.57 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 630.57 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 135,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,559.94/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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