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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 936.13 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 936.13 and 213.28 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 936.13 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/936.13 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 936.13 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 199,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,657.81/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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