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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 938.26 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 938.26 and 214.71 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 938.26 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/938.26 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 938.26 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 201,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,453.80/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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