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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 627.06 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 627.06 and 212.88 is: 319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 627.06 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/627.06 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 627.06 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 133,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,488.53/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.08

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