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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.95, 631.76 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.95, 631.76 and 215.65 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.95 : 631.76 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.95/631.76 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.95x = 631.76 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.95x = 136,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,239.04/420.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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