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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 943.83 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 943.83 and 212.83 is: 319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 943.83 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/943.83 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 943.83 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 200,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,875.34/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.18

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