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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.61, 935.50 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.61, 935.50 and 212.63 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.61 : 935.50 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.61/935.50 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.61x = 935.50 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.61x = 198,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,917.55/623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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