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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 940.40 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 940.40 and 216.08 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 940.40 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/940.40 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 940.40 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 203,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,201.63/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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