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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 939.37 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 939.37 and 215.39 is: 323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 939.37 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/939.37 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 939.37 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 202,332.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,332.71/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.09

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