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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.41, 629.70 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.41, 629.70 and 214.14 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.41 : 629.70 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.41/629.70 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.41x = 629.70 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.41x = 134,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,843.96/419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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