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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.97, 628.92 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.97, 628.92 and 214.25 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.97 : 628.92 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.97/628.92 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.97x = 628.92 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.97x = 134,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,742.97/419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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