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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 941.30 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 941.30 and 216.64 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 941.30 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/941.30 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 941.30 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 203,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,923.23/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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