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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 941.32 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 941.32 and 216.88 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 941.32 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/941.32 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 941.32 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 204,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,153.48/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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