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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 626.67 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 626.67 and 212.76 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 626.67 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/626.67 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 626.67 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 133,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,330.31/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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