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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 942.30 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 942.30 and 217.35 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 942.30 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/942.30 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 942.30 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 204,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,808.91/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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