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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.80, 933.72 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.80, 933.72 and 211.68 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.80 : 933.72 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.80/933.72 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.80x = 933.72 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.80x = 197,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,649.85/622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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