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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 628.86 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 628.86 and 213.66 is: 320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 628.86 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/628.86 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 628.86 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 134,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,361.16/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.52

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