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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 934.74 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 934.74 and 212.30 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 934.74 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/934.74 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 934.74 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 198,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,445.30/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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