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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 940.43 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 940.43 and 216.31 is: 324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 940.43 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/940.43 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 940.43 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 203,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,420.98/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.37

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