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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 942.10 and 217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 942.10 and 217.23 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 942.10 = 217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/942.10 = 217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 942.10 × 217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 204,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,651.30/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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