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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 939.96 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 939.96 and 215.82 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 939.96 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/939.96 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 939.96 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 202,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,862.17/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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