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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.50, 625.14 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.50, 625.14 and 211.22 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.50 : 625.14 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.50/625.14 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.50x = 625.14 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.50x = 132,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,041.29/416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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