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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 936.23 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 936.23 and 213.39 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 936.23 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/936.23 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 936.23 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 199,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,777.44/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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