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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.06, 940.72 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.06, 940.72 and 216.15 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.06 : 940.72 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.06/940.72 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.06x = 940.72 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.06x = 203,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,334.13/627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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