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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 942.33 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 942.33 and 217.32 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 942.33 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/942.33 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 942.33 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 204,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,787.16/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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