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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.26, 967.90 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.26, 967.90 and 212.40 is: 318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.26 : 967.90 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.26/967.90 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.26x = 967.90 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.26x = 205,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,581.96/645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.60

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