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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 940.28 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 940.28 and 216.02 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 940.28 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/940.28 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 940.28 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 203,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,120.56/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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