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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.33, 628.61 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.33, 628.61 and 214.14 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.33 : 628.61 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.33/628.61 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.33x = 628.61 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.33x = 134,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,613.04/419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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