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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 939.60 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 939.60 and 215.54 is: 323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 939.60 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/939.60 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 939.60 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 202,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,521.38/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.30

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