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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.26, 934.92 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.26, 934.92 and 212.42 is: 318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.26 : 934.92 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.26/934.92 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.26x = 934.92 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.26x = 198,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,595.71/623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.64

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