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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 629.64 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 629.64 and 214.11 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 629.64 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/629.64 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 629.64 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 134,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,812.22/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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