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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 938.88 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 938.88 and 215.26 is: 322.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 938.88 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/938.88 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 938.88 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 202,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,103.31/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.67

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