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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 628.06 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 628.06 and 213.21 is: 319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 628.06 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/628.06 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 628.06 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 133,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,909.71/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.87

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