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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.82, 932.84 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.82, 932.84 and 210.85 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.82 : 932.84 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.82/932.84 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.82x = 932.84 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.82x = 196,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,687.51/621.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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