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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 625.28 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 625.28 and 211.20 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 625.28 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/625.28 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 625.28 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 132,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,059.14/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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