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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 627.78 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 627.78 and 210.34 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 627.78 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/627.78 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 627.78 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 132,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,047.25/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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