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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 626.74 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 626.74 and 212.42 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 626.74 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/626.74 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 626.74 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 133,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,133.15/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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