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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 939.16 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 939.16 and 215.32 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 939.16 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/939.16 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 939.16 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 202,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,219.93/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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