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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 626.58 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 626.58 and 212.70 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 626.58 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/626.58 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 626.58 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 133,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,273.57/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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