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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 933.73 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 933.73 and 211.53 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 933.73 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/933.73 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 933.73 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 197,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,514.88/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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