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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 623.82 and 210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 623.82 and 210.47 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 623.82 = 210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/623.82 = 210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 623.82 × 210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 131,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,292.28/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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