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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 934.96 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 934.96 and 212.42 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 934.96 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/934.96 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 934.96 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 198,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,604.20/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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