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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 937.41 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 937.41 and 214.13 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 937.41 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/937.41 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 937.41 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 200,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,729.14/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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