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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.18, 967.68 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.18, 967.68 and 212.37 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.18 : 967.68 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.18/967.68 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.18x = 967.68 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.18x = 205,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,506.20/645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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