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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.55, 938.40 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.55, 938.40 and 214.57 is: 321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.55 : 938.40 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.55/938.40 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.55x = 938.40 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.55x = 201,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,352.49/625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.88

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