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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 940.62 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 940.62 and 216.27 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 940.62 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/940.62 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 940.62 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 203,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,427.89/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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