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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 939.86 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 939.86 and 215.82 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 939.86 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/939.86 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 939.86 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 202,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,840.59/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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