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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.24, 968.92 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.24, 968.92 and 213.52 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.24 : 968.92 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.24/968.92 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.24x = 968.92 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.24x = 206,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,883.80/646.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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