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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 942.58 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 942.58 and 217.64 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 942.58 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/942.58 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 942.58 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 205,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,145.74/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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