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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 629.26 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 629.26 and 214.22 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 629.26 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/629.26 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 629.26 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 134,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,800.08/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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