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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 942.27 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.27, 942.27 and 217.33 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.27 : 942.27 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.27/942.27 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.27x = 942.27 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.27x = 204,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,783.54/628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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