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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 938.60 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 938.60 and 214.86 is: 322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 938.60 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/938.60 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 938.60 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 201,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,667.60/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.30

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