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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.23, 938.32 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.23, 938.32 and 215.14 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.23 : 938.32 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.23/938.32 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.23x = 938.32 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.23x = 201,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,870.16/626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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