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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.75, 935.62 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.75, 935.62 and 212.88 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.75 : 935.62 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.75/935.62 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.75x = 935.62 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.75x = 199,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,174.25/623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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