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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.88, 941.12 and 216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.88, 941.12 and 216.80 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.88 : 941.12 = 216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.88/941.12 = 216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.88x = 941.12 × 216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.88x = 204,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,036.02/627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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