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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.47, 938.16 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.47, 938.16 and 214.44 is: 321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.47 : 938.16 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.47/938.16 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.47x = 938.16 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.47x = 201,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,179.03/625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.64

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