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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.29, 938.06 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.29, 938.06 and 214.42 is: 321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.29 : 938.06 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.29/938.06 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.29x = 938.06 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.29x = 201,139.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,139.73/625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.67

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