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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 942.02 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 942.02 and 217.20 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 942.02 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/942.02 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 942.02 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 204,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,606.74/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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