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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.21, 940.95 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.21, 940.95 and 216.68 is: 325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.21 : 940.95 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.21/940.95 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.21x = 940.95 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.21x = 203,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,880.34/627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.06

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