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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.18, 967.74 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.18, 967.74 and 212.28 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.18 : 967.74 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.18/967.74 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.18x = 967.74 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.18x = 205,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,431.85/645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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