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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 939.56 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 939.56 and 215.44 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 939.56 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/939.56 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 939.56 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 202,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,418.81/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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