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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 942.06 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 942.06 and 217.08 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 942.06 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/942.06 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 942.06 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 204,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,503.20/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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