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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.92, 631.26 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.92, 631.26 and 215.36 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.92 : 631.26 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.92/631.26 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.92x = 631.26 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.92x = 135,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,948.15/420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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