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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.15, 934.55 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.15, 934.55 and 212.28 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.15 : 934.55 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.15/934.55 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.15x = 934.55 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.15x = 198,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,382.88/623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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