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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.29, 933.44 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.29, 933.44 and 211.72 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.29 : 933.44 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.29/933.44 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.29x = 933.44 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.29x = 197,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,626.86/622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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