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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 936.37 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 936.37 and 213.38 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 936.37 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/936.37 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 936.37 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 199,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,797.42/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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