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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 935.06 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 935.06 and 212.32 is: 318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 935.06 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/935.06 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 935.06 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 198,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,531.94/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.51

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