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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 940.20 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 940.20 and 215.87 is: 323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 940.20 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/940.20 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 940.20 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 202,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,958.71/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.85

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