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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.02, 940.28 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.02, 940.28 and 216.05 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.02 : 940.28 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.02/940.28 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.02x = 940.28 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.02x = 203,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,141.71/627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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