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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.10, 938.92 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.10, 938.92 and 215.12 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.10 : 938.92 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.10/938.92 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.10x = 938.92 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.10x = 201,980.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,980.47/626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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