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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.57, 937.33 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.57, 937.33 and 214.49 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.57 : 937.33 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.57/937.33 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.57x = 937.33 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.57x = 201,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,043.23/625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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