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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.99, 630.80 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.99, 630.80 and 215.27 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.99 : 630.80 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.99/630.80 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.99x = 630.80 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.99x = 135,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,792.82/420.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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