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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 627.57 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 627.57 and 212.89 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 627.57 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/627.57 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 627.57 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 133,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,603.38/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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