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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.61, 934.76 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.61, 934.76 and 212.60 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.61 : 934.76 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.61/934.76 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.61x = 934.76 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.61x = 198,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,732.84/623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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