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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.47, 941.37 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.47, 941.37 and 216.64 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.47 : 941.37 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.47/941.37 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.47x = 941.37 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.47x = 203,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,934.28/627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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