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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.89, 625.02 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.89, 625.02 and 211.24 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.89 : 625.02 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.89/625.02 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.89x = 625.02 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.89x = 132,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,029.22/416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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