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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.22, 968.93 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.22, 968.93 and 213.26 is: 319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.22 : 968.93 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.22/968.93 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.22x = 968.93 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.22x = 206,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,634.01/646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.76

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