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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 940.14 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 940.14 and 216.19 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 940.14 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/940.14 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 940.14 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 203,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,244.75/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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