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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.65, 941.29 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.65, 941.29 and 216.68 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.65 : 941.29 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.65/941.29 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.65x = 941.29 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.65x = 203,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,953.47/627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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