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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 938.08 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 938.08 and 214.60 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 938.08 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/938.08 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 938.08 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 201,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,311.97/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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