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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 940.86 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 940.86 and 216.38 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 940.86 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/940.86 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 940.86 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 203,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,585.64/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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