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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.22, 940.50 and 216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.22, 940.50 and 216.21 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.22 : 940.50 = 216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.22/940.50 = 216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.22x = 940.50 × 216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.22x = 203,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,345.51/627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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