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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 628.68 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 628.68 and 145.28 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 628.68 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/628.68 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 628.68 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 91,334.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,334.63/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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