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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 934.74 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 934.74 and 212.18 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 934.74 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/934.74 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 934.74 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 198,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,328.46/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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