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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 942.26 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 942.26 and 217.36 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 942.26 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/942.26 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 942.26 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 204,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,806.19/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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