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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.88, 941.87 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.88, 941.87 and 216.85 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.88 : 941.87 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.88/941.87 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.88x = 941.87 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.88x = 204,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,244.51/627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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