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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 936.62 and 213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 936.62 and 213.81 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 936.62 = 213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/936.62 = 213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 936.62 × 213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 200,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,258.72/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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