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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 937.67 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 937.67 and 214.32 is: 321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 937.67 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/937.67 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 937.67 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 200,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,960.36/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.37

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