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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.22, 940.67 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.22, 940.67 and 216.22 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.22 : 940.67 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.22/940.67 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.22x = 940.67 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.22x = 203,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,393.25/627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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