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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 940.96 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 940.96 and 216.32 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 940.96 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/940.96 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 940.96 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 203,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,548.47/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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