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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 934.58 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 934.58 and 212.03 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 934.58 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/934.58 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 934.58 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 198,159.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,159.00/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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