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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 934.54 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 934.54 and 212.18 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 934.54 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/934.54 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 934.54 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 198,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,285.49/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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