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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 940.92 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 940.92 and 216.30 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 940.92 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/940.92 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 940.92 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 203,521.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,521.00/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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