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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 933.84 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 933.84 and 211.72 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 933.84 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/933.84 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 933.84 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 197,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,712.60/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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