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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.17, 940.68 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.17, 940.68 and 216.27 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.17 : 940.68 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.17/940.68 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.17x = 940.68 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.17x = 203,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,440.86/627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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