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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 938.03 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 938.03 and 214.55 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 938.03 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/938.03 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 938.03 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 201,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,248.57/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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