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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 628.30 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 628.30 and 213.18 is: 319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 628.30 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/628.30 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 628.30 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 133,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,940.99/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.81

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