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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.56, 939.96 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.56, 939.96 and 215.60 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.56 : 939.96 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.56/939.96 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.56x = 939.96 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.56x = 202,655.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,655.38/626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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