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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 625.20 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 625.20 and 211.26 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 625.20 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/625.20 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 625.20 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 132,079.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,079.75/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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