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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 627.53 and 212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 627.53 and 212.81 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 627.53 = 212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/627.53 = 212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 627.53 × 212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 133,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,546.36/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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