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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418, 626.18 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418, 626.18 and 211.96 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418 : 626.18 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418/626.18 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418x = 626.18 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418x = 132,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,725.11/418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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