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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.82, 936.21 and 213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.82, 936.21 and 213.74 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.82 : 936.21 = 213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.82/936.21 = 213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.82x = 936.21 × 213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.82x = 200,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,099.78/624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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