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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 939.87 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 939.87 and 215.85 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 939.87 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/939.87 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 939.87 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 202,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,870.94/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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