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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 938.33 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 938.33 and 214.59 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 938.33 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/938.33 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 938.33 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 201,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,356.77/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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