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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 938.34 and 214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 938.34 and 214.81 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 938.34 = 214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/938.34 = 214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 938.34 × 214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 201,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,563.74/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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