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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.10, 967.78 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.10, 967.78 and 212.22 is: 318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.10 : 967.78 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.10/967.78 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.10x = 967.78 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.10x = 205,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,382.54/645.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.37

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