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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.57, 938.83 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.57, 938.83 and 215.49 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.57 : 938.83 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.57/938.83 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.57x = 938.83 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.57x = 202,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,308.48/626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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