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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 936.68 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 936.68 and 213.56 is: 320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 936.68 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/936.68 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 936.68 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 200,037.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,037.38/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.37

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