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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.21, 625.26 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.21, 625.26 and 211.93 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.21 : 625.26 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.21/625.26 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.21x = 625.26 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.21x = 132,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,511.35/417.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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