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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.39, 935.19 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.39, 935.19 and 212.56 is: 318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.39 : 935.19 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.39/935.19 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.39x = 935.19 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.39x = 198,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,783.99/623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.88

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