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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 627.36 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 627.36 and 212.55 is: 318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 627.36 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/627.36 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 627.36 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 133,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,345.37/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.58

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