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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.15, 934.88 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.15, 934.88 and 212.22 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.15 : 934.88 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.15/934.88 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.15x = 934.88 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.15x = 198,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,400.23/623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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