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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 940.53 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 940.53 and 216.24 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 940.53 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/940.53 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 940.53 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 203,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,380.21/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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