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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 934.87 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 934.87 and 212.44 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 934.87 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/934.87 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 934.87 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 198,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,603.78/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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