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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 937.81 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 937.81 and 214.47 is: 321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 937.81 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/937.81 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 937.81 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 201,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,132.38/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.64

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