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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 628.02 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 628.02 and 213.12 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 628.02 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/628.02 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 628.02 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 133,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,843.62/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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