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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.49, 628.70 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.49, 628.70 and 214.16 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.49 : 628.70 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.49/628.70 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.49x = 628.70 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.49x = 134,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,638.18/419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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