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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 940.54 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 940.54 and 216.14 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 940.54 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/940.54 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 940.54 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 203,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,288.32/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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