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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 937.08 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.68, 937.08 and 213.68 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.68 : 937.08 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.68/937.08 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.68x = 937.08 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.68x = 200,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,235.25/624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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