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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 936.60 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 936.60 and 213.72 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 936.60 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/936.60 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 936.60 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 200,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,170.15/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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