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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 939.60 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 939.60 and 215.88 is: 323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 939.60 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/939.60 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 939.60 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 202,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,840.85/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.78

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