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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 935.96 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 935.96 and 213.03 is: 319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 935.96 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/935.96 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 935.96 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 199,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,386.49/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.59

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