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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.85, 631.14 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.85, 631.14 and 215.65 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.85 : 631.14 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.85/631.14 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.85x = 631.14 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.85x = 136,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,105.34/420.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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