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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.08, 967.50 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.08, 967.50 and 212.18 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.08 : 967.50 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.08/967.50 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.08x = 967.50 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.08x = 205,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,284.15/645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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