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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.55, 935.01 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.55, 935.01 and 212.58 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.55 : 935.01 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.55/935.01 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.55x = 935.01 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.55x = 198,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,764.43/623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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