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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.84, 934.24 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.84, 934.24 and 212.18 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.84 : 934.24 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.84/934.24 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.84x = 934.24 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.84x = 198,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,227.04/622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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