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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.68, 968.68 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.68, 968.68 and 212.88 is: 319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.68 : 968.68 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.68/968.68 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.68x = 968.68 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.68x = 206,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,212.60/645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.37

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