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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.01, 937.52 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.01, 937.52 and 214.15 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.01 : 937.52 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.01/937.52 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.01x = 937.52 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.01x = 200,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,769.91/625.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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