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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 942.22 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.27, 942.22 and 217.30 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.27 : 942.22 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.27/942.22 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.27x = 942.22 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.27x = 204,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,744.41/628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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