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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.30, 938.88 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.30, 938.88 and 215.36 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.30 : 938.88 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.30/938.88 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.30x = 938.88 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.30x = 202,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,197.20/626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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