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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 627.78 and 212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 627.78 and 212.99 is: 319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 627.78 = 212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/627.78 = 212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 627.78 × 212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 133,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,707.72/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.34

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