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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.01, 626.74 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.01, 626.74 and 212.83 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.01 : 626.74 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.01/626.74 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.01x = 626.74 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.01x = 133,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,386.98/418.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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