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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 934.77 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 934.77 and 212.39 is: 318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 934.77 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/934.77 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 934.77 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 198,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,535.80/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.55

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