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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 940.03 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 940.03 and 215.78 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 940.03 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/940.03 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 940.03 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 202,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,839.67/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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