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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 941.88 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 941.88 and 217.12 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 941.88 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/941.88 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 941.88 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 204,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,500.99/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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