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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.82, 626.76 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.82, 626.76 and 212.16 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.82 : 626.76 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.82/626.76 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.82x = 626.76 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.82x = 132,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,973.40/417.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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