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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.82, 941.70 and 216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.82, 941.70 and 216.94 is: 325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.82 : 941.70 = 216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.82/941.70 = 216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.82x = 941.70 × 216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.82x = 204,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,292.40/627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.40

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