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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 968.14 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 968.14 and 212.70 is: 318.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 968.14 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/968.14 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 968.14 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 205,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,923.38/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.85

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