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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.54, 935.56 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.54, 935.56 and 212.70 is: 319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.54 : 935.56 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.54/935.56 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.54x = 935.56 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.54x = 198,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,995.05/623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.14

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