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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.83, 937.35 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.83, 937.35 and 213.86 is: 320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.83 : 937.35 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.83/937.35 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.83x = 937.35 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.83x = 200,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,461.67/624.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.83

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