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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.09, 937.65 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.09, 937.65 and 214.24 is: 321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.09 : 937.65 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.09/937.65 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.09x = 937.65 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.09x = 200,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,882.14/625.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.37

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