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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.23, 939.04 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.23, 939.04 and 215.26 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.23 : 939.04 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.23/939.04 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.23x = 939.04 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.23x = 202,136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,136.08/626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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