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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.62, 939.68 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.62, 939.68 and 215.55 is: 323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.62 : 939.68 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.62/939.68 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.62x = 939.68 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.62x = 202,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,548.02/626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.24

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