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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 935.10 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 935.10 and 212.14 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 935.10 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/935.10 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 935.10 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 198,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,372.11/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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