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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 939.80 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 939.80 and 216 is: 323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 939.80 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/939.80 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 939.80 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 202,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,996.80/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.78

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