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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 935.46 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 935.46 and 212.67 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 935.46 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/935.46 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 935.46 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 198,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,941.94/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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