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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.96, 628.96 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.96, 628.96 and 214.02 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.96 : 628.96 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.96/628.96 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.96x = 628.96 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.96x = 134,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,610.02/419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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