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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 942.48 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 942.48 and 217.47 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 942.48 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/942.48 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 942.48 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 204,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,961.13/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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