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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.18, 942.50 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.18, 942.50 and 217.36 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.18 : 942.50 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.18/942.50 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.18x = 942.50 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.18x = 204,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,861.80/628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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