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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 630.12 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 630.12 and 214.32 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 630.12 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/630.12 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 630.12 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 135,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,047.32/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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