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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 942.27 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 942.27 and 217.34 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 942.27 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/942.27 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 942.27 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 204,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,795.68/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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