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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 940.61 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 940.61 and 216.07 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 940.61 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/940.61 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 940.61 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 203,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,235.79/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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