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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.97, 626.85 and 212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.97, 626.85 and 212.26 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.97 : 626.85 = 212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.97/626.85 = 212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.97x = 626.85 × 212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.97x = 133,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,055.18/417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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