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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 938.51 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 938.51 and 214.75 is: 322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 938.51 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/938.51 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 938.51 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 201,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,545.02/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.16

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