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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.06, 967.52 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.06, 967.52 and 212.20 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.06 : 967.52 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.06/967.52 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.06x = 967.52 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.06x = 205,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,307.74/645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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