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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 937.89 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 937.89 and 214.47 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 937.89 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/937.89 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 937.89 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 201,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,149.27/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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