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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.22, 940.88 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.22, 940.88 and 216.33 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.22 : 940.88 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.22/940.88 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.22x = 940.88 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.22x = 203,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,540.57/627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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