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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.26, 626.96 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.26, 626.96 and 212.40 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.26 : 626.96 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.26/626.96 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.26x = 626.96 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.26x = 133,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,165.24/418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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