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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 937.78 and 214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 937.78 and 214.31 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 937.78 = 214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/937.78 = 214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 937.78 × 214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 200,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,977.44/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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