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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.95, 934.43 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.95, 934.43 and 212.08 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.95 : 934.43 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.95/934.43 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.95x = 934.43 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.95x = 198,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,173.91/622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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