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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 631.38 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 631.38 and 215.66 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 631.38 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/631.38 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 631.38 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 136,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,163.41/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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