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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 931.74 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 931.74 and 210.36 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 931.74 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/931.74 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 931.74 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 196,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,000.83/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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