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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 939.62 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 939.62 and 215.57 is: 323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 939.62 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/939.62 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 939.62 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 202,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,553.88/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.38

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