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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 628.67 and 213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 628.67 and 213.51 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 628.67 = 213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/628.67 = 213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 628.67 × 213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 134,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,227.33/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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