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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.56, 933.90 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.56, 933.90 and 211.80 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.56 : 933.90 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.56/933.90 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.56x = 933.90 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.56x = 197,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,800.02/622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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