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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 627.24 and 212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 627.24 and 212.78 is: 319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 627.24 = 212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/627.24 = 212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 627.24 × 212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 133,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,464.13/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.22

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