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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.72, 626.22 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.72, 626.22 and 211.92 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.72 : 626.22 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.72/626.22 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.72x = 626.22 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.72x = 132,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,708.54/417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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