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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 938.05 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 938.05 and 214.57 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 938.05 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/938.05 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 938.05 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 201,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,277.39/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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