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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 940.26 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 940.26 and 216.02 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 940.26 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/940.26 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 940.26 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 203,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,114.97/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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