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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 935.84 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 935.84 and 213.23 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 935.84 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/935.84 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 935.84 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 199,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,552.04/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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