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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.46, 626.33 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.46, 626.33 and 212.14 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.46 : 626.33 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.46/626.33 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.46x = 626.33 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.46x = 132,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,869.65/417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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