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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.14, 967.80 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.14, 967.80 and 212.25 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.14 : 967.80 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.14/967.80 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.14x = 967.80 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.14x = 205,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,415.55/645.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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