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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.87, 940.46 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.87, 940.46 and 216.20 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.87 : 940.46 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.87/940.46 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.87x = 940.46 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.87x = 203,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,328.72/626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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