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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 940.23 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 940.23 and 215.98 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 940.23 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/940.23 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 940.23 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 203,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,065.09/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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