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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.14, 935.99 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.14, 935.99 and 213.17 is: 319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.14 : 935.99 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.14/935.99 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.14x = 935.99 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.14x = 199,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,520.04/624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.67

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