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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 630.42 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 630.42 and 215.25 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 630.42 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/630.42 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 630.42 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 135,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,697.91/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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