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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.33, 938.13 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.33, 938.13 and 214.46 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.33 : 938.13 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.33/938.13 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.33x = 938.13 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.33x = 201,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,194.51/625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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