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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.36, 938.12 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.36, 938.12 and 214.57 is: 321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.36 : 938.12 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.36/938.12 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.36x = 938.12 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.36x = 201,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,291.34/625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.88

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