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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.18, 937.96 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.18, 937.96 and 214.32 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.18 : 937.96 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.18/937.96 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.18x = 937.96 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.18x = 201,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,023.59/625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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