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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 940.08 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 940.08 and 215.83 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 940.08 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/940.08 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 940.08 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 202,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,892.77/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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