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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 630.80 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 630.80 and 215.50 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 630.80 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/630.80 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 630.80 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 135,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,933.17/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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