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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 626.88 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 626.88 and 212.52 is: 318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 626.88 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/626.88 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 626.88 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 133,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,224.54/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.61

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