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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.17, 624.83 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.17, 624.83 and 210.88 is: 316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.17 : 624.83 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.17/624.83 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.17x = 624.83 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.17x = 131,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,766.72/416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.62

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