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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.54, 933.89 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.54, 933.89 and 211.57 is: 317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.54 : 933.89 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.54/933.89 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.54x = 933.89 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.54x = 197,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,578.97/622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.38

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