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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 627.63 and 213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 627.63 and 213.15 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 627.63 = 213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/627.63 = 213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 627.63 × 213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 133,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,779.33/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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