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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.22, 626.34 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.22, 626.34 and 212.27 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.22 : 626.34 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.22/626.34 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.22x = 626.34 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.22x = 132,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,953.70/418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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