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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 939.24 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 939.24 and 215.34 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 939.24 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/939.24 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 939.24 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 202,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,255.94/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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