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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.15, 940.72 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.15, 940.72 and 216.28 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.15 : 940.72 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.15/940.72 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.15x = 940.72 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.15x = 203,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,458.92/627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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