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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.33, 967.85 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.33, 967.85 and 212.25 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.33 : 967.85 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.33/967.85 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.33x = 967.85 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.33x = 205,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,421.85/645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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