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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.44, 941.20 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.44, 941.20 and 216.60 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.44 : 941.20 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.44/941.20 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.44x = 941.20 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.44x = 203,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,863.92/627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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