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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 629.37 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 629.37 and 214.11 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 629.37 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/629.37 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 629.37 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 134,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,754.41/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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