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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 936.98 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 936.98 and 208.25 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 936.98 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/936.98 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 936.98 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 195,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,126.80/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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