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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 939.49 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 939.49 and 215.46 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 939.49 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/939.49 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 939.49 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 202,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,422.52/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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