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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.78, 935.64 and 212.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.78, 935.64 and 212.75 is: 319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.78 : 935.64 = 212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.78/935.64 = 212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.78x = 935.64 × 212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.78x = 199,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,057.41/623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.11

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