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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 939.60 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 939.60 and 215.80 is: 323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 939.60 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/939.60 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 939.60 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 202,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,765.68/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.47

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