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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 936.17 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 936.17 and 213.12 is: 319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 936.17 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/936.17 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 936.17 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 199,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,516.55/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.73

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