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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.65, 938.43 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.65, 938.43 and 214.78 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.65 : 938.43 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.65/938.43 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.65x = 938.43 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.65x = 201,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,551.30/625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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