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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.09, 627.17 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.09, 627.17 and 212.66 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.09 : 627.17 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.09/627.17 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.09x = 627.17 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.09x = 133,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,373.97/418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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