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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.82, 935.84 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.82, 935.84 and 212.92 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.82 : 935.84 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.82/935.84 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.82x = 935.84 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.82x = 199,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,255.65/623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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