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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.97, 940.23 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.97, 940.23 and 216 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.97 : 940.23 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.97/940.23 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.97x = 940.23 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.97x = 203,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,089.68/626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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