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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.30, 624.83 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.30, 624.83 and 211.01 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.30 : 624.83 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.30/624.83 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.30x = 624.83 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.30x = 131,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,845.12/416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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