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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 939.80 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 939.80 and 215.70 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 939.80 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/939.80 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 939.80 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 202,714.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,714.86/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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