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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 626.73 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 626.73 and 212.50 is: 318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 626.73 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/626.73 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 626.73 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 133,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,180.13/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.57

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