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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.02, 940.14 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.02, 940.14 and 242.18 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.02 : 940.14 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.02/940.14 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.02x = 940.14 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.02x = 227,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,683.11/627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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