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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.46, 932.38 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.46, 932.38 and 210.56 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.46 : 932.38 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.46/932.38 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.46x = 932.38 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.46x = 196,321.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,321.93/621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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