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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.91, 936 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.91, 936 and 213.03 is: 319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.91 : 936 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.91/936 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.91x = 936 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.91x = 199,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,396.08/623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.59

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