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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 932.96 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 932.96 and 211.10 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 932.96 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/932.96 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 932.96 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 196,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,947.86/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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