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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 937.31 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 937.31 and 213.88 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 937.31 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/937.31 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 937.31 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 200,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,470.79/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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