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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.31, 939.53 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.31, 939.53 and 215.39 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.31 : 939.53 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.31/939.53 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.31x = 939.53 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.31x = 202,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,367.45/626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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