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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.98, 937.62 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.98, 937.62 and 214.02 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.98 : 937.62 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.98/937.62 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.98x = 937.62 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.98x = 200,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,669.43/624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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