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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 940.82 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 940.82 and 216.34 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 940.82 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/940.82 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 940.82 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 203,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,533.57/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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