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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.49, 626.54 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.49, 626.54 and 212.15 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.49 : 626.54 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.49/626.54 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.49x = 626.54 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.49x = 132,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,920.97/417.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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