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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 936.82 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 936.82 and 214.14 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 936.82 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/936.82 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 936.82 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 200,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,614.11/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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