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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 938.50 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 938.50 and 214.63 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 938.50 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/938.50 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 938.50 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 201,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,430.26/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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