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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.85, 934.02 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.85, 934.02 and 211.86 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.85 : 934.02 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.85/934.02 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.85x = 934.02 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.85x = 197,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,881.48/622.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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