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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.77, 630.75 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.77, 630.75 and 212.40 is: 318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.77 : 630.75 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.77/630.75 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.77x = 630.75 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.77x = 133,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,971.30/420.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.40

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