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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.39, 626.94 and 212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.39, 626.94 and 212.65 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.39 : 626.94 = 212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.39/626.94 = 212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.39x = 626.94 × 212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.39x = 133,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,318.79/418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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