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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 939.80 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 939.80 and 215.64 is: 323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 939.80 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/939.80 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 939.80 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 202,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,653.77/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.47

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