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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.19, 940.85 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.19, 940.85 and 216.27 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.19 : 940.85 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.19/940.85 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.19x = 940.85 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.19x = 203,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,476.55/627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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