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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.95, 630.90 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.95, 630.90 and 215.57 is: 323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.95 : 630.90 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.95/630.90 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.95x = 630.90 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.95x = 135,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,999.96/420.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.08

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