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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 940.73 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 940.73 and 216.30 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 940.73 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/940.73 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 940.73 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 203,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,478.82/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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