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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 934.67 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 934.67 and 212.12 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 934.67 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/934.67 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 934.67 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 198,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,260.21/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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