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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 939.17 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 939.17 and 215.14 is: 322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 939.17 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/939.17 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 939.17 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 202,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,053.03/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.64

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