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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 628.88 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 628.88 and 214.25 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 628.88 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/628.88 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 628.88 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 134,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,733.32/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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