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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 938.17 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 938.17 and 214.63 is: 321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 938.17 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/938.17 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 938.17 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 201,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,359.43/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.92

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