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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 936.48 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 936.48 and 213.48 is: 320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 936.48 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/936.48 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 936.48 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 199,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,919.75/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.24

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