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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.77, 626.69 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.77, 626.69 and 212.20 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.77 : 626.69 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.77/626.69 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.77x = 626.69 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.77x = 132,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,983.62/417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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