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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.98, 936.24 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.98, 936.24 and 213.18 is: 319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.98 : 936.24 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.98/936.24 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.98x = 936.24 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.98x = 199,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,587.64/623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.86

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