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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 937.33 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 937.33 and 214.01 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 937.33 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/937.33 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 937.33 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 200,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,597.99/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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