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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 940.44 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 940.44 and 216.24 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 940.44 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/940.44 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 940.44 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 203,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,360.75/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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