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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.62, 935.54 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.62, 935.54 and 212.66 is: 319.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.62 : 935.54 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.62/935.54 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.62x = 935.54 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.62x = 198,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,951.94/623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.03

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