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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 941.32 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 941.32 and 216.98 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 941.32 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/941.32 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 941.32 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 204,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,247.61/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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