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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.16, 625.31 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.16, 625.31 and 211.10 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.16 : 625.31 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.16/625.31 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.16x = 625.31 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.16x = 132,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,004.77/417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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