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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 628.19 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 628.19 and 213.20 is: 319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 628.19 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/628.19 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 628.19 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 133,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,925.90/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.81

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