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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 932.85 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 932.85 and 211.08 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 932.85 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/932.85 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 932.85 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 196,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,905.98/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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