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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.25, 935.10 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.25, 935.10 and 212.40 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.25 : 935.10 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.25/935.10 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.25x = 935.10 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.25x = 198,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,615.24/623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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