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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 627.03 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 627.03 and 212.58 is: 318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 627.03 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/627.03 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 627.03 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 133,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,294.04/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.64

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