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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.06, 967.74 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.06, 967.74 and 212.25 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.06 : 967.74 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.06/967.74 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.06x = 967.74 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.06x = 205,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,402.82/645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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