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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.87, 630.39 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.87, 630.39 and 214.58 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.87 : 630.39 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.87/630.39 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.87x = 630.39 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.87x = 135,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,271.47/419.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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