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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.07, 942.23 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.07, 942.23 and 217.22 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.07 : 942.23 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.07/942.23 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.07x = 942.23 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.07x = 204,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,671.20/628.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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