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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.31, 933.62 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.31, 933.62 and 211.44 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.31 : 933.62 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.31/933.62 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.31x = 933.62 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.31x = 197,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,402.84/622.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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