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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 937.44 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 937.44 and 214.16 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 937.44 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/937.44 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 937.44 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 200,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,757.46/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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