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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 937.90 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 937.90 and 214.50 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 937.90 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/937.90 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 937.90 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 201,179.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,179.55/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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