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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.33, 940.90 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.33, 940.90 and 216.46 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.33 : 940.90 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.33/940.90 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.33x = 940.90 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.33x = 203,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,667.21/627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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