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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 940.66 and 216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 940.66 and 216.29 is: 324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 940.66 = 216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/940.66 = 216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 940.66 × 216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 203,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,455.35/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.37

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