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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 941.31 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 941.31 and 216.66 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 941.31 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/941.31 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 941.31 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 203,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,944.22/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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