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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 934.80 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 934.80 and 212.43 is: 318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 934.80 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/934.80 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 934.80 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 198,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,579.56/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.59

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