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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 624.16 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 624.16 and 210.56 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 624.16 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/624.16 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 624.16 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 131,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,423.13/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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