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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.31, 930.18 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.31, 930.18 and 209.33 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.31 : 930.18 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.31/930.18 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.31x = 930.18 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.31x = 194,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,719.43/620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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