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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.10, 940.42 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.10, 940.42 and 216.12 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.10 : 940.42 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.10/940.42 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.10x = 940.42 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.10x = 203,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,243.57/627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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