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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.64, 628.68 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.64, 628.68 and 213.88 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.64 : 628.68 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.64/628.68 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.64x = 628.68 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.64x = 134,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,462.08/419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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