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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.61, 940.02 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.61, 940.02 and 215.82 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.61 : 940.02 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.61/940.02 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.61x = 940.02 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.61x = 202,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,875.12/626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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