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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 934.93 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 934.93 and 212.38 is: 318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 934.93 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/934.93 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 934.93 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 198,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,560.43/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.60

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