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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 937.32 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 937.32 and 214 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 937.32 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/937.32 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 937.32 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 200,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,585.41/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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