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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 628.07 and 213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 628.07 and 213.40 is: 319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 628.07 = 213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/628.07 = 213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 628.07 × 213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 134,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,025.93/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.77

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