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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 938.54 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 938.54 and 214.73 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 938.54 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/938.54 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 938.54 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 201,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,531.62/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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