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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 627.93 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 627.93 and 213.34 is: 319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 627.93 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/627.93 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 627.93 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 133,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,961.02/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.50

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