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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 630.06 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 630.06 and 214.49 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 630.06 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/630.06 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 630.06 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 135,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,144.33/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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