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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.42, 628.21 and 213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.42, 628.21 and 213.63 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.42 : 628.21 = 213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.42/628.21 = 213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.42x = 628.21 × 213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.42x = 134,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,204.50/419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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