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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.01, 624.61 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.01, 624.61 and 211.23 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.01 : 624.61 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.01/624.61 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.01x = 624.61 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.01x = 131,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,933.10/417.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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