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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 626.72 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 626.72 and 212.56 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 626.72 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/626.72 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 626.72 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 133,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,214.17/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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