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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 630.71 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 630.71 and 212.43 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 630.71 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/630.71 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 630.71 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 133,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,981.73/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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