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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 936.56 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 936.56 and 213.38 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 936.56 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/936.56 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 936.56 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 199,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,844.45/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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