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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 937.77 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 937.77 and 214.41 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 937.77 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/937.77 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 937.77 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 201,067.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,067.27/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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