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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.65, 626.57 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.65, 626.57 and 212.21 is: 318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.65 : 626.57 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.65/626.57 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.65x = 626.57 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.65x = 132,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,960.23/417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.36

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