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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.66, 938.49 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.66, 938.49 and 214.79 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.66 : 938.49 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.66/938.49 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.66x = 938.49 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.66x = 201,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,572.77/625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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