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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.39, 934.70 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.39, 934.70 and 212.49 is: 318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.39 : 934.70 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.39/934.70 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.39x = 934.70 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.39x = 198,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,613.34/623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.60

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