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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 935.94 and 213.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 935.94 and 213.11 is: 319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 935.94 = 213.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/935.94 = 213.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 935.94 × 213.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 199,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,457.80/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.66

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