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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.86, 937.21 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.86, 937.21 and 213.94 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.86 : 937.21 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.86/937.21 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.86x = 937.21 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.86x = 200,504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,504.63/624.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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