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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 934.39 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 934.39 and 212.17 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 934.39 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/934.39 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 934.39 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 198,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,248.01/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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