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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.33, 933.50 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.33, 933.50 and 205.72 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.33 : 933.50 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.33/933.50 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.33x = 933.50 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.33x = 192,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,039.62/622.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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