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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 943.20 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 943.20 and 217.94 is: 326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 943.20 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/943.20 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 943.20 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 205,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,561.73/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.91

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