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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 935.73 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 935.73 and 213.06 is: 319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 935.73 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/935.73 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 935.73 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 199,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,366.63/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.39

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