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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 930.36 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 930.36 and 209.31 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 930.36 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/930.36 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 930.36 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 194,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,733.65/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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