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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 628.17 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 628.17 and 213.24 is: 320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 628.17 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/628.17 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 628.17 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 133,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,954.52/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.06

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