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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 628.47 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 628.47 and 213.23 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 628.47 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/628.47 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 628.47 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 134,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,010.23/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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