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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 939.85 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 939.85 and 215.51 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 939.85 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/939.85 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 939.85 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 202,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,547.07/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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