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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.06, 934.51 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.06, 934.51 and 212.14 is: 318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 934.51 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/934.51 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 934.51 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 198,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,245.89/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.18

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