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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 626.81 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 626.81 and 212.59 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 626.81 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/626.81 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 626.81 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 133,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,249.73/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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