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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 936.52 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 936.52 and 213.46 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 936.52 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/936.52 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 936.52 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 199,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,909.56/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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