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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.66, 939.97 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.66, 939.97 and 215.80 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.66 : 939.97 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.66/939.97 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.66x = 939.97 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.66x = 202,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,845.53/626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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