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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.78, 934.16 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.78, 934.16 and 212.21 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.78 : 934.16 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.78/934.16 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.78x = 934.16 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.78x = 198,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,233.95/622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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