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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 625.20 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 625.20 and 211.42 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 625.20 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/625.20 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 625.20 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 132,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,179.78/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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