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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 940.24 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 940.24 and 215.92 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 940.24 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/940.24 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 940.24 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 203,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,016.62/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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