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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 938.25 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 938.25 and 214.53 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 938.25 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/938.25 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 938.25 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 201,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,282.77/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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