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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 938.28 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 938.28 and 214.68 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 938.28 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/938.28 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 938.28 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 201,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,429.95/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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