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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 939.92 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 939.92 and 216 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 939.92 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/939.92 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 939.92 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 203,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,021.64/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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