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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.19, 621.29 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.19, 621.29 and 221.68 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.19 : 621.29 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.19/621.29 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.19x = 621.29 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.19x = 137,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,727.57/414.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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