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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.75, 935.55 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.75, 935.55 and 212.94 is: 319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.75 : 935.55 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.75/935.55 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.75x = 935.55 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.75x = 199,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,216.02/623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.39

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