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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 935.38 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 935.38 and 212.82 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 935.38 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/935.38 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 935.38 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 199,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,067.04/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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