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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 935.08 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 935.08 and 212.59 is: 318.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 935.08 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/935.08 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 935.08 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 198,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,788.66/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.85

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