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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 626.88 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 626.88 and 212.60 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 626.88 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/626.88 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 626.88 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 133,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,274.69/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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