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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 943.42 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 943.42 and 217.90 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 943.42 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/943.42 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 943.42 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 205,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,571.22/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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