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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.54, 935.39 and 212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.54, 935.39 and 212.57 is: 318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.54 : 935.39 = 212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.54/935.39 = 212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.54x = 935.39 × 212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.54x = 198,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,835.85/623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.88

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