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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.47, 940.98 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.47, 940.98 and 216.50 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.47 : 940.98 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.47/940.98 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.47x = 940.98 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.47x = 203,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,722.17/627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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