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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.95, 630.17 and 214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.95, 630.17 and 214.51 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.95 : 630.17 = 214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.95/630.17 = 214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.95x = 630.17 × 214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.95x = 135,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,177.77/419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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