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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.01, 941.37 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.01, 941.37 and 216.86 is: 325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.01 : 941.37 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.01/941.37 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.01x = 941.37 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.01x = 204,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,140.79/628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.06

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