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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 935.60 and 212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 935.60 and 212.86 is: 319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 935.60 = 212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/935.60 = 212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 935.60 × 212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 199,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,151.82/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.31

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