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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 938.70 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 938.70 and 215.24 is: 322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 938.70 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/938.70 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 938.70 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 202,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,041.09/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.63

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