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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 943.26 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 943.26 and 212.42 is: 318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 943.26 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/943.26 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 943.26 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 200,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,369.65/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.57

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