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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 627.14 and 212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 627.14 and 212.62 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 627.14 = 212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/627.14 = 212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 627.14 × 212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 133,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,342.51/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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