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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 934.79 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 934.79 and 212.32 is: 318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 934.79 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/934.79 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 934.79 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 198,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,474.61/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.46

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