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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.26, 628.92 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.26, 628.92 and 214.24 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.26 : 628.92 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.26/628.92 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.26x = 628.92 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.26x = 134,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,739.82/419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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