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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 938.64 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 938.64 and 214.85 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 938.64 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/938.64 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 938.64 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 201,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,666.80/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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